Make Summer Playful. Make Summer Fun. Make Summer Joyful. Make Summer Yours!
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all set against soaring views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing, a school trip, date night, or a meet-up with friends. Sign up for our email newsletter for updates about unique experiences and promotions.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is open May 23, 2025, through September 1, 2025, seven days a week, including holidays. Dogs on leashes are welcome on-site in all outdoor areas. The site is FREE to enter and open to the public.
Roll into summer fun with the return of roller skating. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Skate admission is $5, and skate rentals are $12.
Reserve Your Roller Skating Tickets Today
Exchanges: If you need to adjust your purchase, you can change your ticket for another date/time of equal value via the self-service ticket exchange option on your Showclix account. Again, tickets can be exchanged, but they must initially be the exact value and quantity of the purchased tickets.
Exclusive Discount: All Independence Blue Cross (IBX) cardholders and employees can receive up to four (4) skating admission tickets with proof of card (skate rental not included and can be purchased separately at the box office). To redeem, the cardholder must present an IBX membership card on-site. Accepted member cards include Medicare, Medicaid, Keystone, Personal Choice, and AmeriHealth.
Photo ID must be presented upon request to match the name on the IBX membership card. The facility reserves the right to deny skating entrance if the above conditions are not satisfied for IBX skating admission tickets.
AMUSEMENTS and mini golf
Enjoy a taste of the shore with our boardwalk, games, and rides, including the 60-foot Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, extensive arcade, and 18-hole mini golf course. Amusements and mini golf are available on a pay-as-you-go basis and can be purchased on-site upon arrival.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest has the best carnival fare around. Enjoy funnel cake and fried Oreos along with Philly favorites like cheesesteaks and Crabfries® from Chickie's & Pete's. Review the menus to help plan your visit.
